WEEK 4 (PART 2) : ACADEMIC INTEGRITY & PERFORMANCE

WEEK 4 : ACADEMIC INTEGRITY & PERFORMANCE

PLAGIARISM

What is plagiarism ?

“An act of using or closely imitating the language and thoughts of another
author without authorization and the representation of that author’s work as
one’s own, as by not crediting the original author.”

Type of plagiarism ;




What kind of plagiarism to avoid :

1. Paraphrasing - rephrase the whole phrase without any change
2. Resending your own work that has been published before ( with copyright)
3. Submitting someone else work as yours
4. Use someone else part's of work without citation

+ USE CITATION TO AVOID PLAGIARISM AND DONT TAKE THE WHOLE SENTENCE WITHOUT ANY IMPROVEMENT


How to avoid plagiarism ?

- Use citation
- Planning ; consult lecturer, plan your paper, take effective notes
- Writting ; Cite sources, make it clear who write it, know how to paraphrase


USAGE OF APA OR AMERICAN PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSOCIATION

APA Style is a writing style and format for academic documents such as scholarly journal articles and books. It is commonly used for citing sources within the field of behavioral and social sciences.

how do you do apa format ?

APA Paper Formatting

1. Use white 8 ½ x 11” paper.
2. Make 1 inch margins on the top, bottom, and sides.
3. The first word in every paragraph should be indented one half inch.
4. APA recommends using Times New Roman font, size 12.
5. Double space the entire research paper.

example as below 

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 GPA and CGPA 

What is GPA ?

Represent student's academic achievement.
Represent by pointer which the lowest is 0.00 and the highest is 4.00 or (4 Flat)
Passing mark is 2.00 and could be drop out if not achieve the minimum pointer.

GPA stands for Grade Point Average ( for each semester)  and CGPA stands for Cumulative Grade Point Average ( for the whole studies) 

How to calculate GPA and CGPA ?

GPA : Total credit value and registered and attempted in the assessment of a semester over total credit unit acquired in the same semester .

For futher reference please look at the diagram below :





CGPA : Total credit value and registered and attempted in the assessment of all semester over total credit unit acquired in all semester .

For futher reference please look at the diagram below :





University or certain college put condition to further studies depends on your GPA and CGPA.
There is also dismissal if you did not achieve the condition given, as stated below :

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ASSESSMENT WEEK 4 : GPA WORKSHEET 




ANSWER :

WEEK 4 ( PART 1 ) : NOTE TAKING STRATEGY

WEEK 4

Location : LT200

Time : 12 Februari 2020 ( 2.00 P.M to 5.00 P.M) 

Lecturer : Puan Azrina Binti Baha

Topic     : Taking Lecture Note

TAKING LECTURE NOTE 

Is it important ? Why ?

- Help memorizing process

- Reduce sleepiness in class

- Make it easier to do revision

- More precise information 

- Not missing out on important point 

How to take notes effectively ?

- Take your time to make sure the information written is correct and important 

- Read the assingment before class ; make us familiar with the topic 

- Review notes during last class

- Become an active listener ; focus in class 

- Ask question on things that you are not sure of ; to avoid confussion

NOTE TAKING STRATEGY

Answer the below question with "yes" or "no" to determine if you use the correct strategy to
take note :

for example : I score 6/10 which means that my strategy is in the right lane but still lacking. i can try to improve using one of the given method below :

1. Cornell Note Taking Method

- more precise : more information available

2. Informal Outline Method

-series of notes,single words or phrases:jotted down to refresh your memory

- useful during limited time




3. The Block Method

- you describe all the similarities in the first body paragraph and then all the differences in the second body paragraph.



4. Modified Block Method

- More simple and straightforward note




5. Mapping System (mind map)

- easy to remember 
- preffered for visual learner 




ASSESSMENT 1 ;

Note Taking Exercise using the Cornell Method



ANSWER :

Search Results

Featured snippet from the web

WEEK 3 : MEMORY, IMPROVING CONCENTRATION & READING SYSTEM

Week 3 : Memory, Improving, Concentration & Reading System

Activity 4-1 : Memory Strategies 

On which I score 6, which I have a good memory strategy but need improvement on it 

( note that below 5 means you got a wrong memory strategy but can still be improved)

What is memory ? 

Ability to remember past experience and the power or process of recalling to mind previously learned fact, experience, impressions, skills and habit.

Having a good memory involved both putting information into memory and getting it back out (storage and retrieval)

INFORMATION PROCESSING MODEL

- Memory involve a few complex stages ( refer picture 1)

- Consist of 3 type of memory ; long term (LTM) , short term (STM) and sensory memory.

 Picture 1 

3 Step to remember ;

1. encoding ( intrepeting information in a meaningful way
2. storage ( working on information so it can be place in LTM )
3. retrive (getting information out of LTM)


SENSORY MEMORY ;

- If one pay attention to stimuli it will get into short-term memory, if not it will be forgotten.
- Stimuli : Smell, touch, sight, sound, taste.

SHORT-TERM MEMORY ;

- Immediate memory ( remember small amount of information in a few second )
- Working memory ( system for temporarily storing and managing information required to carry out complex cognitive tasks )

LONG TERM MEMORY ;

- Unlimited & large storage
- Can be stored for a really long time
- STM -> LTM ( stored for retrieval)
- Can be forgotten if not used for a long time



MEMORY STRATEGIES 

Why do we forgot ?

- Not paying attention when the information is given
- Not writing it down as a reminder or note
- Not understand
- Cramming to much information at once

How to improve memory ?

- Massed practice v. spaced practice
- Take it little by little ( not cramming the information )
- Repeat the information to yourself
- Elaborate - acronym, association, organizational ( alphabetical or colorized )

Is there any way or strategies to memorize better ?

yes, there is look at activity 4-7 which is organizational strategies. You can try to I had .

Example above are using method by remembering through elaborate by classifying each on their on type ; thing you write, read or ride. Therefore, make it more recognizable. Which is why it named Organizational Strategy.


STRATEGIES FOR IMPROVING CONCENTRATION

Concentration - focus on what you do

why cant concentrate ?

- lack of attention, interest and motivation.
- Distraction from others
- Unsuitable Environment ; too crowded or noisy.
- Physiology matter ; illness
- Psychology matter : personal problem

How to concentrate ?

-  Eat breakfast - to avoid losing attention due to hunger
- Drink some water - increase brain function
- Find motivation - increase interest
- worry about it a little more - bring awareness
- Put picture of nature - in your study area

Below are the question to check whether your concentration strategy is right or not :

- I get 5 point here which means that my concentration strategy is weak and need some improvement.

There is also a concentration chart which is to make a table content of 5 element ;
Date, Study Task, Concentration problem, Cause and Strategy.
The example is as below :

- This way it helps to sort out how you could overcome the distraction and make your learning more peaceful.

SQ3R: SURVEY-QUESTION-READ-RECITE-REVIEW

- A more improved way to make studying, concentrating and remembering easier.
- 5 step as detailed below ;



you can practice this method with the paragraph provided below :

EXAMPLE :

WEEK 2 : TIME MANAGEMENT (FIXED COMITMENT CALENDAR, JOB TASK ANALYSIS, PRIORITIZED LIST) & GETTING TO KNOW MY CAMPUS

Week 2 - Study Skills

 Location : LT200
 Lecturer : Madam Siti Nafisah Md Rashid
 Topic : Time management

What is time management ?

- How you schedule your time properly/effectively
- regulate it with useful activity and not wasting time on unnecessary thing

Why manage time ?

- Avoid stress
- Set up priorities
- Remain focus on the task
- Show the ability to make the right the decisison

How to use time effectively ?

- Make a to-do- list to ensure that you did not miss any important work
- Discipline yourself and force yourself to do the task on time
- Make a time schedule to make sure the time are well-used
- Set deadline to each work to avoid procrastination

How to manage time ?

- Identify the time available to study
- Make an assignment calendar
- Avoid procrastination
- Make a running list
- Avoid over-usage of electronic device or social media

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THERE ARE A FEW METHOD YOU CAN USE TO MANAGE YOUR TIME WELL

Task 1 : Appendix 2 ( Fixed Comitment Calendar )



- To check for free time that you could use to study
- First, fill out the table with your class timetable, excercise, sleep, each meal time and self time.
- Next, check the balance of free time you have and calculate the hours you need to study.
- Fill the blank with study time, make sure the time is suitable for YOU.

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Task 2 : Appendix 3 ( Job Task Analysis)



- This method is use to analyze priorities of one task and to avoid procrastination
- List out all your task and grade with number on the importance and frequency.

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Task 3 : Appendix 4 ( Prioritized Task List )



- Also being used to sort our priorities in doing task.
- To make sure you did it ON TIME.

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Part 2: Getting to Know your campus 

please refer to the link attach below  :)

Kampus UiTM Kuala Pilah merupakan salah satu daripada cawangan Universiti Teknologi MARA yang terletak di dalam Negeri Sembilan Darul Khusus, Malaysia. Kampus ini ditubuhkan di Kuala Pilah pada bulan Jun 1999, menjadikannya kampus cawangan terbaru untuk negeri di Malaysia dan terakhir untuk UiTM.

Below are the link to my group assignment video :

https://youtu.be/3K7hffMXLCw

WEEK 1 : LEARNING STYLE INVENTORY & GOAL SETTING ( 5 step to approach goal)

Introduction.

My Name is Nur Shuhada Binti Ikhwan and I am a part one student of UiTM Cawangan Negeri Sembilan Kampus Kuala Pilah and enroll in Diploma in Microbiology.

Week 1 - Study Skills

Location : LT200
Lecturer : Madam Siti Nafisah Md Rashid
Topic : Introduction To UED 102

In this course you will learn  5 main objective which is effective time management, Setting goals, integrity, learning styles and processing information.

GETTING USED TO UNIVERSITY LIFE

there are a couple of differences between school and university life, some of the obvious are :-

1. Dress Code : In high school you are required to wear the school uniform which is white baju kurung with turquoise skirt for girls and white collar shirt and olive pants for boy. You also need to wear uniform on Wednesday. Meanwhile in college, you are allowed to wear any type of clothes as long as it follows the rule which is it is not to short and looks neat and some more rules you need to follow in order to keep a good image of yourself and your attended University.

2. Schedule : High school schedule are packed from 7.40 a.m. to 2.30 p.m with only break from lunch and there will be no classes (except for extra class) after 3.00 p.m. but in University the timetable is self construct which mean that you are the one who choose the time for your class and the timetable is not so pack and there also might be classes up to 6.00 p.m. and night class up to your lecturer.

3. Homework v Assignment : In higschool, teacher would give you homework that need to be done and pass on the next class or be submitted within the weeks but in University you are given tutorial which will be discuss in class and a short/long period assingment that was given a deadline usually on the final week of each semester. Another obvious point is your homework would not affect your grade while assingment would bring a carry mark of 60% in your cgpa.

4. Grading system : Grade A - F is used in the grading system of highschool and was given to each subject respectively while University grading using the cgpa method that is carried throughout your whole studies.

5. Use of gadget : You are allowed and advise to use gadget to make studying easier in university while gadget like mobile phone and laptop are prohibited to bring during the whole school session.


LEARNING STYLE INVENTORY

Is there anyway I can improve my study and grade ?

- Do revesion often
- Manage your time properly
- Finish your assigment and homework on time
- Do not procrastinate
- Ask for help
- Know your study style 

Learning style is divided in to three :-

1. Visual :
  - Studying better with visualize and seing things or infromation
  - try studying using a mind map or drawing

2. Auditory :
  - Studying better with listening method
  - Focus during lecture or try to read out loud

3. Kinesthetic :
 - learn better with movement
 - do a hands-on learning

There are test that you could take to determine your learning style as below

TASK 1 (a)

as for me my count on visual is the highest, therefore make me a visual learner.

TASK 1 (b) : MY PERSONAL LEARNING STYLE INVENTORY PLAN

for task 1 (b) for my own learning style which is visual, 4 technique that I could use is : -

1. Make a mind map
2. Draw a plot line to make me understand better
3. Write a post it note
4. Make my note fun : write using colouful pen or add some doodle

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Part 3 : Goal Setting

Goal is something that we want to achieve or aim for whether it's big like getting into your preferred University or small like finishing your assignment on time. There is 2 type of goals ; short term or long term . It must based on us, realistic, moderate, finite, specific and most importantly must be positive.

THERE IS 5 STEP WRITING EFFECTIVE GOAL STATEMENT ;

 1. Write it down what you want to accomplish so you can set your goals straight
 2. write down the obstacle that could stop you and how to overcome it
 3. Write Down the resource on how to accomplish it
 4. Review and revise once a while
5. Polish your goal statement to make it more achievable

 Example : (Task 2 (a)) 5 STEP TO APPROACH GOAL

  Course : Cell Biology

  Step 1 : tentative goal statement

  I would like to Get A in cell biology 

Step 2 : List of obstacle

 1. Hard to remember certain scientific phrase 
2. Doesnt understand the concept 
3. Too many homework 

Step 3 : List of sources

 1. Make a flashcard for hard phrases
 2. Ask Lecturer or friend to explain the concept easier
 3. Do homework on time to avoid overload work

  Step 4 : Revised goal statement

Get A in cell biology 

Step 5 : Polished goal statement

  Get A in cell biology and full mark in quiz

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TASK 2 (b) : THE BEST YEAR